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I like reading because it’s relaxing. My favourite author is Jaqueline Wilson because of her style. I enjoy when she writes in a fantasy land because of the description she gives! When I was younger I hated reading until … Continue reading →

Book Week is a great opportunity to celebrate both books and the authors who write them. Each year Book Week is themed, the theme this year is Science Fiction. An example of science fiction is Dr Who, which is also … Continue reading →

Top 5 Young Adult Books This list shows off what I think are the best of the young adult books I’ve been reading recently. Paper Aeroplanes – Dawn O’Porter Paper Aeroplanes is the story of fifteen year old Renee and … Continue reading →

Recently I have heard that J.K.Rowling has agreed to make more Harry Potter films, it is a prequel to the series featuring Newt Scamander, the man who wrote “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them”. I am happy (since I am a … Continue reading →

As a writer, Inspiration is very important to me. Many writers think inspiration is the most important thing about writing, that without inspiration, writing is nothing. I however, think of inspiration as important but not the most important. It … Continue reading →

I’m certain that everyone who has read the CHERUB series would agree with me. It’s probably the most exciting thing a teenager could do. Getting to go on missions and fight crime with the amazing karate skills they’ve armed you … Continue reading →

Don’t you just love when a book you are reading fits perfectly with your surroundings? I experienced that feeling a year ago while in Arisaig reading ‘Ingo’ by Helen Dunmore. It was a great feeling to read about a girl … Continue reading →

A few nights ago, I was asked to read a bedtime story to a little girl and her brother. Of course the little boy like most others lost interest after about 10 seconds so it was mainly the girl listening. … Continue reading →

I’d like to thank your librarian Christine Babbs for all her enthusiasm and help in getting started and I am looking forward to getting to know you all. I will be delighted to hear from you if you have any … Continue reading →

This blog ‘Our Books On The Brain’ is where you – the students, teachers, staff and parents of students attending Liberton High school can discuss books, enter competitions, display your own writing and generally have fun and exchange ideas about … Continue reading →